Why a legal battle against the makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro and other diabetes and weight-loss drugs will take place in a Philly courtroom

Novo Nordisk, which manufactures drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and Eli Lilly, Mounjaro and Zupbound, are facing dozens of lawsuits from patients who say they suffered side effects.

Patients live across the country, but the lawsuits unfolding in a Philadelphia courtroom tell the same story of being harmed by drugs used to lose weight or control diabetes. They …

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I’m a dietitian, watch out for these 4 sneaky “health halo” foods.

I'm a dietitian, watch out for these 4 sneaky "health halo" foods.

Are you cheated on your healthy food? Courtney Smith, registered dietitian, diabetes specialist and founder of Keys to Nutrition, warns against “health halo” foods that are marketed as healthy but …

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Now experts are warning of ANOTHER unusual side effect of Ozempic! Losing weight can cause bad breath, dentists say, after men claimed a powerful drug was killing their erections

Semaglutide, available as Ozempic and Wegovy, has been hailed as a monumental advance in the war against obesity.  But according to one expert, the injections can create an imbalance of bacteria in the gut, contributing to its growing list of unwanted side effects.

Fat Brits were warned today that weight loss shakes can lead to bad breath. Semaglutide, available as Ozempic and Wegovy, has been hailed as a monumental advance in the war …

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New York rule will put sugar warning labels on food, drinks including Starbucks and Dunkin’s specialties

New York rule will put sugar warning labels on food, drinks including Starbucks and Dunkin's specialties

oh sweet the ‘nanny state’ is back! Fast food chains and coffee shops in New York City would have to post warnings on menu boards and packaging under a new …

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A history of cancer increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in hypertensive patients

Study: Risk of cancer history in cardiovascular disease among individuals with hypertension. Image Credit: Black Salmon / Shutterstock

A study published in the journal Research on hypertension reveals that having a history of cancer may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with hypertension. Study: Risk of …

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